2006 Honda CR-V vs. 2005 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Frontier (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 312 kg more than 2005 Nissan Frontier.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Honda CR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Frontier. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Frontier. 2005 Nissan Frontier has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda CR-V has manual transmission. 2006 Honda CR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda CR-V | 2005 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | CR-V | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |
